Tag: 2023

Arts, News

Music Is: The Music & Drama Company Celebrates 50 Years with a Six-Track Commemorative Album

The Music & Drama Company (MDC) have launched their six-track 50th anniversary album, together with a music video for “Warriors” – the first single inthe album. The songs are a tribute to MDC’s roots and a show of appreciation to all National Servicemen. The six tracks were released as singles from May this year. The Album Tracks 1. Warriors – A powerful pop-rock anthem paying homage to National Servicemen and their … Continue reading Music Is: The Music & Drama Company Celebrates 50 Years with a Six-Track Commemorative Album

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Film, Interview, News, Singapore

Film Fanatic: An Interview with Ryo Takebayashi, director of ‘MONDAYS: See you “this” week!’

Since he watched Home Alone at the age of 6, Ryo Takebayashi became enamoured with film. All it took was for his father to buy him a film camera while in school, and the young Takebayashi would start embarking on his own little projects, making short films and amateur videos, vowing to one day make a feature film of his own. Now, that day has … Continue reading Film Fanatic: An Interview with Ryo Takebayashi, director of ‘MONDAYS: See you “this” week!’

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Arts, Preview, Theatre

Preview: Crack the Case – Mind Hunter by Sight Lines Entertainment

Sight Lines Entertainment presents an immersive live mystery theatre experience, “Crack the Case: Mind Hunter”. Designed for a wide range of players, Crack the Case: Mind Hunter invites those who are seeking an adrenaline rush, hardcore mystery enthusiasts craving a fresh challenge, and friends and families ready to test their wits together to experience a groundbreaking blend of reality and fiction where the boundaries between … Continue reading Preview: Crack the Case – Mind Hunter by Sight Lines Entertainment

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Arts, Food, Preview, Theatre

A new lease on life: Koh Chieng Mun stars in lead role as a 70-year old bride in SRT’s ‘Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding’

Back in the 90s, actress Koh Chieng Mun became a household name in every Singaporean family for her iconic role as Dolly Tan on Mediacorp’s hit sitcom Under One Roof. Ever since that star turn, Koh has remained mostly booked and busy, continuing with television and film work (including 2018’s Crazy Rich Asians), and even venturing into stand-up comedy at one point. Now, at the … Continue reading A new lease on life: Koh Chieng Mun stars in lead role as a 70-year old bride in SRT’s ‘Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding’

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Arts, Preview, Theatre

Preview: Fall & The Music Lovers — A Double Bill by Intercultural Theatre Institute

This November, Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI) presents Fall & The Music Lovers — A Double Bill, in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, directed by award-winning Australian director, Aarne Neeme, and performed by the ITI graduating Class of 2023, comprising Abinaya Jothi, Cheng Kam Yiu (Yolanda), Choy Chee Yew, Mika Oskarson Kindstrand, and Swathilakshmi Perumal. The ITI Professional Diploma in Intercultural Theatre (Acting) … Continue reading Preview: Fall & The Music Lovers — A Double Bill by Intercultural Theatre Institute

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Singapore

National University Cancer Institute, Singapore, celebrates 15 year anniversary with NCIS Celebrates Life carnival

National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS) proudly marks its 15th anniversary as a national centre for cancer with the launch of “NCIS Celebrates Life,” a weekend family carnival dedicated to honouring our journey in cancer care and cutting-edge translational research. Graced by Guest of Honour, Ms Jane Ittogi, “NCIS Celebrates Life” commemorates NCIS’ remarkable journey over the past 15 years, setting new standards of cancer … Continue reading National University Cancer Institute, Singapore, celebrates 15 year anniversary with NCIS Celebrates Life carnival

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Arts, Dance with Me, Preview, Theatre

Preview: Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts 2023 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts is back this November to showcase and explore Indian and Singapore-Indian identity and culture through the performing arts. This year, the festival features some of India and Singapore’s best-known names in theatre, dance and music, who celebrate the power of stories and folklore, through both traditional and contemporary mediums. Leading Singapore comedian … Continue reading Preview: Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts 2023 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Arts, Comedy, Music, Preview, Theatre

Preview: Crazy Christmas™ Balls of the Belles by Dream Academy

It’s only October, but already we’re gearing up for the holiday season in December. And what better way to celebrate than in true Dream Academy®’s tradition, with the return of their Crazy Christmas™ comedy sketch show. Now in its 11th instalment, get ready to meet the beguiling Belles of the Christmas Ball as they meet ‘Bridget Tan’, as she gets ready for her desperate debutante … Continue reading Preview: Crazy Christmas™ Balls of the Belles by Dream Academy

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Arts, Review, Singapore, The Necessary Stage, Theatre

★★★★☆ Review: Happy Indian Women by The Necessary Stage

An authentic, diverse exploration of what it means to be an Indian woman today. The Singaporean Indian identity is deeply multi-faceted. Within the community, there are already diverse languages, skin tones, religions, sexualities, family histories and rootedness to one’s culture, where every Indian person has a unique story to tell. As a minority race within the country, Indians have also faced and continue to face … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Happy Indian Women by The Necessary Stage

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Arts, Review, Theatre

★★★★★ Review: Into The Woods by Pangdemonium!

Local all star production of Sondheim’s classic is the must-see musical of the year. Among Stephen Sondheim’s many works, Into The Woods remains one of his best and most enduring. On the surface, the musical, with a Tony Award-winning book by James Lapine, ostensibly seems like a colourful mash-up of the most renowned fairy tales, utilising the clever conceit of the woods to bring them … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Into The Woods by Pangdemonium!

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